Training Technician with Security Clearance

Position: TRAINING TECHNICIAN with Security Clearance
Duties
* Plans for and processes International Military Students (IMSs) and Instructor Pilots.
* Leads, manages and directs all Field Studies Program events for the international students and instructor pilots at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program.
* Manages Security Assistance Network (SANweb) database. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required.
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments.
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
* Leave accrual may be authorized for this position.
* Dealing with students from foreign countries with varying degrees of English proficiency require exceptional patience, perceptiveness, tact, judgment, and persistence.
* Due to continuous variety of activities, meticulous attention to detail is mandatory.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/ vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/ location. Travel may include overnight stays.
* Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* This position is limited to 80th Operations GP Internal Employees. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-1702-05 level, or equivalent in the federal service, which includes knowledge of and the ability to interpret a variety of rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents relating to the International Military Student Office (IMSO) and to resolve complex procedural and substantive problems. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

Skill in the use of counseling techniques and methods to motivate individuals and groups. Ability to interact successfully with individuals of differing cultures and nationalities.

Skill in interpersonal communications with individuals, groups, and upper level management. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. OR

EDUCATION:

I have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

I have combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, applicant has a combination of experience and education.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS Internal Candidates:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE:

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
* Knowledge of the rules, procedures, policies, and programs of student administration and records management to collect, update and maintain student information and training data.
* Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to utilize well-established procedures and techniques to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as collecting student information and maintaining electronic records.
* Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input…